The Thaw (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2013, The Thaw is a drama series.
What it’s about. The series is set in 1961. Cameraman Viktor Khrustalyov is in a difficult situation; he is suspected of being involved in the death of his friend, talented screenwriter Kostya Parshin, who committed suicide during a drinking-bout. The authorities try to put Khrustalyov in prison by any means. Viktor needs to shoot the comedy "The Girl and the Brigadier" in order to get permission to make the film "Shards" after the wonderful scenario left from his deceased screenwriter friend. Young director Yegor Myachin wants to adаpt this screenplay. Khrustalyov arranges him as a trainee to the venerable director Krivitsky for a comedy. In the same film act Khrustalev's ex-wife Inga and his young sweetheart Maryana, with whom Yegor Myachin is also in love.
Who’s in it. The Thaw stars Evgeny Tsyganov as Viktor Khrustalyov, Aleksandr Yatsenko as Egor Myachin, Anna Chipovskaya as Maryana Pichugina and Viktoriya Isakova as Inga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Thaw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thaw tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thaw (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thaw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thaw worth watching?
- The Thaw holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thaw?
- The Thaw stars Evgeny Tsyganov, Aleksandr Yatsenko, Anna Chipovskaya, Viktoriya Isakova and Mikhail Efremov.
- When was The Thaw released?
- The Thaw was released in 2013.